India to bid for Chess Olympiad, start Indian Chess League, says AICF president

Feb 14, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 14 : The newly elected president of the All India Chess Federation, Sanjay Kapoor, unveiled a blueprint to turn the...

"Indian Chess League will happen this year...to feature 6-8 teams," says AICF president Sanjay Kapoor

Jul 11, 2023

About the Annual General Meeting of the federation held on Sunday, Sanjay said that an ex-gratia of Rs seven lakh per annum has been...

AICF president congratulates Praggnanandhaa on reaching FIDE World Cup final

Aug 22, 2023

The president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) Sanjay Kapoor congratulated Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa who stormed into the final of the FIDE...

44th Olympiad in 2022 initiated golden era in Indian Chess: AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor

Feb 15, 2024

The AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor reminiscing India's show in the Chess Olympiad, said the performance of the host team initiated a golden era in...

Sanjay Kapoor unanimously elected FIDE India zone president

Jul 25, 2024

Former All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor has been unanimously elected as FIDE India Zone President (3.7) at the annual meeting of...

Viswanathan Anand congratulates Team India on winning double gold in Chess Olympiad

Sep 22, 2024

The Global Chess League legendary Indian Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on Sunday congratulated Team India for claiming two gold medals in both men's and...